Anahita Dastur
About Anahita Dastur
Anahita Dastur is a Principal Scientist at Sonata Therapeutics with extensive experience in oncology research and pre-clinical drug development. She has held various scientific roles at notable institutions, including ImmunoGen, Skyhawk Therapeutics, and Harvard Medical School.
Current Role at Sonata Therapeutics
Anahita Dastur serves as a Principal Scientist at Sonata Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on oncology research and leads a team of research associates and scientists. Her responsibilities include overseeing research projects and fostering a collaborative work environment to drive innovation in drug development.
Previous Experience at ImmunoGen, Inc.
Before joining Sonata Therapeutics, Anahita Dastur worked at ImmunoGen, Inc. as a Scientist II from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure, she contributed to the company's research initiatives, gaining valuable experience in the field of oncology and drug development.
Experience at Skyhawk Therapeutics
Anahita Dastur held the position of Senior Scientist in Oncology at Skyhawk Therapeutics from 2019 to 2021. Following this role, she advanced to Principal Scientist at the same organization, where she worked from 2021 until 2023. Her work at Skyhawk Therapeutics focused on early discovery and pre-clinical drug development.
Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School
Anahita Dastur completed a Post Doctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital from 2011 to 2018. This seven-year experience in the Greater Boston Area allowed her to deepen her expertise in cancer research and multi-disciplinary approaches to drug development.
Educational Background in Biological Sciences
Anahita Dastur holds a Master's degree in Biological Sciences from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which she completed from 1997 to 2001. She also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Biology from The University of Texas at Austin between 2001 and 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from Fergusson College, Pune University, India, from 1994 to 1997.